Chemical Technician

Position Summary

The Chemical Technician is responsible for the safe delivery, application, monitoring, testing, and optimization of chemical treatment programs at oil & gas production facilities, produced-water systems, SWDs, pipelines, and other customer locations.

This position is primarily field-based and requires regular interaction with production equipment, chemical injection systems, tanks, pumps, pipelines, and water-handling equipment. The Chemical Technician will perform routine site visits, collect and analyze samples, inspect and maintain chemical injection equipment, monitor chemical inventories, troubleshoot treatment issues, and maintain accurate service documentation.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, dependable, and capable of working independently in an oilfield environment while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Chemical Treatment & Field Operations

• Service and maintain chemical treatment programs at oil & gas production and water-handling facilities.
• Monitor chemical injection rates and make adjustments according to established treatment programs.
• Inspect chemical pumps, tanks, tubing, fittings, valves, and injection points during routine site visits.
• Troubleshoot chemical injection pumps and related equipment.
• Prime, calibrate, repair, and replace chemical pumps as necessary.
• Verify chemical tanks have adequate inventory and coordinate chemical deliveries as required.
• Safely transfer and handle production chemicals according to company procedures and SDS requirements.
• Identify leaks, damaged equipment, plugged injection points, empty tanks, and other conditions that may affect chemical treatment.
• Assist with installation and startup of new chemical injection equipment and treatment programs.
• Maintain clean and organized chemical containment and equipment areas.

Sampling & Testing

• Collect representative oil, water, and production-fluid samples from customer locations.
• Perform field testing as required by the treatment program.
• Conduct basic produced-water and process-water testing, which may include:
• pH
• Conductivity/TDS
• Iron
• Chlorides
• Hardness
• Alkalinity
• Bacteria testing
• Oil and grease
• Turbidity
• Residual chemical testing
• Perform bottle testing and other field evaluations when required.
• Properly label, document, store, and transport samples for laboratory analysis.
• Review test results and communicate abnormal conditions to supervisors or technical personnel.
• Track changes in water chemistry, production conditions, and system performance that may affect treatment requirements.

Chemical Programs

Depending on the customer's operations, the Chemical Technician may work with treatment programs involving:

• Corrosion inhibitors
• Scale inhibitors
• Biocides
• H₂S scavengers
• Oxygen scavengers
• Paraffin inhibitors
• Asphaltene inhibitors
• Demulsifiers
• Reverse emulsion breakers
• Surfactants
• Iron control products
• Water clarifiers
• Antifoam products
• Other production and water-treatment chemicals

Technicians are expected to understand the purpose of the chemicals they are handling and follow established procedures regarding application, compatibility, storage, and personal protective equipment.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Inspect and maintain electric, pneumatic, solar-powered, and mechanical pumps.
• Troubleshoot pumps that are not pumping at the required rate.
• Inspect tubing, check valves, injection quills, fittings, gauges, regulators, pumps, tanks, and associated equipment.
• Identify plugged or restricted chemical lines, process flow lines, and injection points.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on process equipment.
• Replace worn or damaged components as authorized.
• Maintain service vehicles, tools, testing equipment, and chemical-handling equipment in good working condition.
• Immediately report equipment failures or conditions that could impact customer operations or safety.

Customer Service

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with customer field personnel.
• Communicate treatment concerns, equipment issues, chemical inventory needs, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Respond promptly to customer service requests.
• Coordinate with lease operators, pumpers, production foremen, water-transfer personnel, and other customer representatives.
• Provide accurate information regarding chemical usage and equipment status.
• Escalate significant treatment or operational issues to management or technical personnel.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete service reports for each customer location.
• Accurately document chemical tank levels and inventory.
• Record chemical injection rates and pump settings.
• Document field test results and sample information.
• Track chemical usage and identify unusual increases or decreases in consumption.
• Document equipment repairs, replacements, and maintenance.
• Immediately report spills, releases, safety incidents, equipment failures, and significant treatment issues.

Safety Responsibilities

Safety is a condition of employment. Chemical Technicians are expected to perform all work in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, SDS guidelines, and applicable safety regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Properly use required PPE when handling chemicals and working on customer locations.
• Review Safety Data Sheets before handling unfamiliar products.
• Follow proper chemical-transfer and containment procedures.
• Perform required JSAs/JHAs before beginning work.
• Inspect hoses, fittings, pumps, tanks, and transfer equipment before use.
• Follow H₂S safety procedures when working in areas where hydrogen sulfide may be present.
• Properly respond to spills, leaks, and chemical exposure incidents.
• Follow customer-specific safety requirements while on location.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle in oilfield and off-road environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately document chemical usage, test results, and service/operational activities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer for field reporting.
• Ability to work outdoors in demanding environmental conditions.
• Must be able to pass company and customer-required drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50–75 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access production equipment.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely enter and exit trucks repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to work around oil & gas production equipment, pipelines, tanks, pumps, heavy equipment, and moving vehicles.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including FR clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and H₂S monitor where required.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time field position.
• Schedule may include extended hours, weekends, and holidays depending on customer and operational requirements.
• On-call or after-hours response may be required.
• Regular travel between customer locations is required.
• Some overnight travel may be required depending on assigned territory and customer needs.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person